All stories about CEO on BoardProspectshttp://news.boardprospects.com/topic/profile/ceo---42034/All stories about CEO on BoardProspectsen-usTue, 14 Aug 2018 15:56:56 -0400Yahoo! FinanceTesla's Slow Disclosure Raises Governance, Social Media Concernshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3216902/tesla-s-slow-disclosure-raises-governance-social-m/(Reuters) - Tesla Inc's (TSLA.O) handling of Chief Executive Elon Musk's proposal to take the carmaker private and its failure to promptly file a formal disclosure has raised governance concerns and sparked questions about how companies use social media...Mon, 13 Aug 2018 21:14:09 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3216902/tesla-s-slow-disclosure-raises-governance-social-m/BoardBlogs
<p>(Reuters) - Tesla Inc&rsquo;s (TSLA.O) handling of Chief Executive Elon Musk's proposal to take the carmaker private and its failure to promptly file a formal disclosure has raised governance concerns and sparked questions about how companies use social media...</p>
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businesswire.comJim Offerdahl Joins DISCO Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3216488/jim-offerdahl-joins-disco-board-of-directors/Offerdahl brings more than 25 years of executive and board leadership ... currently serves on the advisory board for AI company CognitiveScale and ...Tue, 14 Aug 2018 01:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3216488/jim-offerdahl-joins-disco-board-of-directors/BoardMoves
<p>Offerdahl brings more than 25 years of executive and board leadership ... currently serves on the advisory board for AI company CognitiveScale and&nbsp;...</p>
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Graham Rapierg_rapierBusiness InsiderMeet the 3 Tesla Board Members Set to Decide on Elon Musk's Go-Private Planhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3216332/meet-the-3-tesla-board-members-set-to-decide-on-el/Tesla's board of directors has formed a special committee to examine CEO Elon Musk's preference to take the company private, according to a statement on the electric-car maker's website. Three independent board members — Brad Buss, Robyn Denholm, and Linda Johnson Rice — will sit on the special committee. While Musk has not yet presented a formal proposal to take Tesla private, he will need the committee's approval before such a move can occur...Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:56:56 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3216332/meet-the-3-tesla-board-members-set-to-decide-on-el/BoardNews
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<li>Tesla's board of directors has formed a special committee to examine CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk's preference to take the company private, according to a statement on&nbsp;the electric-car maker's website.</li>
<li>Three independent board members &mdash; Brad Buss, Robyn Denholm, and Linda Johnson Rice &mdash; will sit on the special committee.</li>
<li>While Musk has not yet presented a formal proposal to take&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;private, he will need the committee's approval before such a move can occur...</li>
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Sara SalinasCNBC.comTesla's board forms a Special Committee to Evaluate Going Privatehttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3216100/tesla-s-board-forms-a-special-committee-to-evaluat/Musk publicly floated the possibility of a buyout last week, and the company has been offering updates and added context in the days since...Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:32:55 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3216100/tesla-s-board-forms-a-special-committee-to-evaluat/BoardNews
<p>Musk publicly floated the possibility of a buyout last week, and the company has been offering updates and added context in the days since...</p>
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Bryan LoganBWLoganBusiness InsiderSome of Tesla's Board Members Were Reportedly 'Totally Blindsided' by Elon Musk's Tweet About Going Privatehttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3215567/some-of-tesla-s-board-members-were-reportedly-tota/Elon Musk's decision to tweet that he was considering taking Tesla private reportedly caught the company's own board of directors off-guard, The New York Times reported Monday night. That August 7 tweet caused Tesla's stock to skyrocket to $380 per share that day. In the days that followed, the SEC got involved, reportedly investigating Musk's online musings about taking the company private. The fallout from that tweet follows an extended run of public missteps by the Tesla CEO...Tue, 14 Aug 2018 02:44:52 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3215567/some-of-tesla-s-board-members-were-reportedly-tota/BoardNews
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<li>Elon Musk's decision to tweet that he was considering taking Tesla private reportedly caught the company's own board of directors off-guard, The New York Times reported Monday night.</li>
<li>That August 7 tweet caused Tesla's stock to skyrocket to $380 per share that day.</li>
<li>In the days that followed, the SEC got involved, reportedly investigating Musk's online musings about taking the company private.</li>
<li>The fallout from that tweet follows an extended run of public missteps by the Tesla CEO...</li>
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Home | Nashville PostBrookdale Activist Wants More Changehttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3215368/brookdale-activist-wants-more-change/An activist Brookdale Senior Living shareholder last week took the company to task for blocking corporate governance changes and called for it to sell ...Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:48:45 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3215368/brookdale-activist-wants-more-change/BoardNews
<p>An activist Brookdale Senior Living shareholder last week took the company to task for blocking corporate governance changes and called for it to sell&nbsp;...</p>
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Graham Rapierfinanzen.net GmbHStock Market Data TodayTesla Surges After Elon Musk offers Details About his 'Funding Secured' Tweethttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3214307/tesla-surges-after-elon-musk-offers-details-about-/Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote in a blog post Monday that he left a meeting on July 31 with "no question that a deal with the Saudi sovereign fund could be closed." The blog post offers new details into Tesla's plan to go private at $420 per share, which the billionaire announced last week, saying funding had been secured. Shares initially surged to an all-time high, before wiping out all their gains as lawyers said the tweet may have broken securities laws and reports of the SEC investigating...Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:43:27 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3214307/tesla-surges-after-elon-musk-offers-details-about-/BoardNews
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<li>Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote in a blog post Monday that he left a meeting on July 31 with "no question that a deal with the Saudi sovereign fund could be closed."</li>
<li>The blog post offers new details into Tesla's plan to go private at $420 per share, which the billionaire announced last week, saying funding had been secured.</li>
<li>Shares initially surged to an all-time high, before wiping out all their gains as lawyers said the tweet may have broken securities laws and reports of the SEC investigating...</li>
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boardprospects.comTesla CEO Musk Taunts Short Sellers Amid Legal Scrutinyhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3212728/tesla-ceo-musk-taunts-short-sellers-amid-legal-scr/Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:17:41 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3212728/tesla-ceo-musk-taunts-short-sellers-amid-legal-scr/BoardNews
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CNBC.comVecima Adds Derek J. Elder to Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3209578/vecima-adds-derek-j-elder-to-board-of-directors/(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vecima Networks Inc. ("Vecima" or "the Company") (TSX:VCM) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Derek J. Elder as a new director to the Company's board effective today. Derek's 25-year career has encompassed a unique blend of operational, strategic and financial leadership roles in both large and small companies...Fri, 10 Aug 2018 21:45:03 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3209578/vecima-adds-derek-j-elder-to-board-of-directors/BoardMoves
<p>(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vecima Networks Inc. (&ldquo;Vecima&rdquo; or &ldquo;the Company&rdquo;) (TSX:VCM) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Derek J. Elder as a new director to the Company&rsquo;s board effective today. Derek&rsquo;s 25-year career has encompassed a unique blend of operational, strategic and financial leadership roles in both large and small companies...</p>
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Jordan NovetCNBC.comSatya Nadella Unloads 30% of his Microsoft Common Stock in Biggest Sale as CEOhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3209622/satya-nadella-unloads-30-of-his-microsoft-common-s/Microsoft's chief made a big stock sale on Friday as the company's shares neared an all-time high...Sat, 11 Aug 2018 00:04:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3209622/satya-nadella-unloads-30-of-his-microsoft-common-s/BoardNews
<p>Microsoft's chief made a big stock sale on Friday as the company's shares neared an all-time high...</p>
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Las Vegas ReviewWynn CEO Matt Maddox, Richard Byrne Join Company Boardhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3208398/wynn-ceo-matt-maddox-richard-byrne-join-company-bo/Matt Maddox, the newly appointed CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd., during an interview with Review-Journal reporter Rick Velotta on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph Wynn Resorts Ltd. has named CEO Matt Maddox and former Wall Street banker Richard Byrne to the board a day after the company announced it reached a truce with its largest shareholder, Elaine Wynn...Wed, 08 Aug 2018 02:51:56 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3208398/wynn-ceo-matt-maddox-richard-byrne-join-company-bo/BoardMoves
<p>Matt Maddox, the newly appointed CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd., during an interview with Review-Journal reporter Rick Velotta on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph Wynn Resorts Ltd. has named CEO Matt Maddox and former Wall Street banker Richard Byrne to the board a day after the company announced it reached a truce with its largest shareholder, Elaine Wynn...</p>
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Lora KolodnyAlex Shermansherman4949Alex Sherman, Lora KolodnyCNBC.comTesla Board to Tell Elon Musk to Recuse Himself, Prepares to review private planhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3206891/tesla-board-to-tell-elon-musk-to-recuse-himself-pr/The board plans to meet with advisors next week about taking Tesla private, and has told Musk that he needs his own separate set of advisers...Thu, 09 Aug 2018 21:17:31 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3206891/tesla-board-to-tell-elon-musk-to-recuse-himself-pr/BoardNews
<p>The board plans to meet with advisors next week about taking Tesla private, and has told Musk that he needs his own separate set of advisers...</p>
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Live5Newslive5news.comServing on Corporate Board while in Congress? That Could Endhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3207617/serving-on-corporate-board-while-in-congress-that-/WASHINGTON (AP) - The indictment of Rep. Chris Collins on insider trading charges is drawing new attention to the freedom members of Congress have to serve on corporate boards or to buy and sell stock in industries they're responsible for overseeing...Fri, 10 Aug 2018 06:51:41 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3207617/serving-on-corporate-board-while-in-congress-that-/BoardNews
<p><span>WASHINGTON (AP) - The indictment of Rep. Chris Collins on insider trading charges is drawing new attention to the freedom members of Congress have to serve on corporate boards or to buy and sell stock in industries they're responsible for overseeing...</span></p>
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Stock Market Quotes and NewsVideo of Redstone Patriarch to be Reviewed in CBS Legal Battlehttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3205086/video-of-redstone-patriarch-to-be-reviewed-in-cbs-/NEW YORK (Reuters) - A video of 95-year-old Sumner Redstone, the patriarch of the family that owns the voting majority of CBS Corp, can be reviewed in the U.S. broadcast and media company's legal battle against the family, a Delaware judge ruled on Wednesday. Redstone, however, will not be required to give testimony, the judge decided...Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:49:48 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3205086/video-of-redstone-patriarch-to-be-reviewed-in-cbs-/BoardNews
<p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - A video of 95-year-old Sumner Redstone, the patriarch of the family that owns the voting majority of CBS Corp, can be reviewed in the U.S. broadcast and media company's legal battle against the family, a Delaware judge ruled on Wednesday. Redstone, however, will not be required to give testimony, the judge decided...</p>
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Sharenet (Pty) LtdSHARENETHungry for Growth, Food Makers Seek New Flavor of CEOhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3205290/hungry-for-growth-food-makers-seek-new-flavor-of-c/(Reuters) - PepsiCo Inc's incoming chief executive Ramon Laguarta is the latest of a new generation of leaders tasked with reigniting growth at the world's best-known food and drink brands as they fight back against media-savvy independent rivals...Thu, 09 Aug 2018 05:55:23 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3205290/hungry-for-growth-food-makers-seek-new-flavor-of-c/BoardNews
<p>(Reuters) - PepsiCo Inc's incoming chief executive Ramon Laguarta is the latest of a new generation of leaders tasked with reigniting growth at the world's best-known food and drink brands as they fight back against media-savvy independent rivals...</p>
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Chloe AielloCNBC.comAs CEO of a Public Company, Musk 'is a Train Wreck,' Leadership Expert Sayshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3204669/as-ceo-of-a-public-company-musk-is-a-train-wreck-l/Die-hard fans may love Elon Musk's freewheeling ways, but when it comes to running a public company, his behavior just isn't appropriate, corporate governance expert Betsy Atkins told CNBC on Wednesday...Wed, 08 Aug 2018 18:17:12 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3204669/as-ceo-of-a-public-company-musk-is-a-train-wreck-l/BoardNews
<p>Die-hard fans may love Elon Musk's freewheeling ways, but when it comes to running a public company, his behavior just isn't appropriate, corporate governance expert Betsy Atkins told CNBC on Wednesday...</p>
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boardprospects.comCigna CEO David Cordani on Carl Icahn Opposing Express Scripts Dealhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3204526/cigna-ceo-david-cordani-on-carl-icahn-opposing-exp/Cigna CEO David Cordani defends Express Scripts deal from CNBC.Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:02:38 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3204526/cigna-ceo-david-cordani-on-carl-icahn-opposing-exp/BoardNews
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msn.comWhy Elon Musk Wants to Take Tesla Privatehttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3203809/why-elon-musk-wants-to-take-tesla-private/Tesla shares went on a wild ride Tuesday after CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter that he was hoping to privatize the company at $420 a share. At that price, the market value of Tesla would be about $71 billion...Wed, 08 Aug 2018 04:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3203809/why-elon-musk-wants-to-take-tesla-private/BoardBlogs
<p><span>Tesla shares went on a wild ride Tuesday after CEO Elon Musk&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/105371642?__source=msn|money|inline|story|&amp;par=msn&amp;doc=105382126" target="_blank">said on Twitter</a><span>&nbsp;that he was hoping to privatize the company at $420 a share. At that price, the market value of Tesla would be about $71 billion...</span></p>
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Jay Greenewsj.comSalesforce Promotes Keith Block to Co-CEOhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3203943/salesforce-promotes-keith-block-to-co-ceo/Salesforce.com promoted President and Chief Operating Officer Keith Block to co-chief executive, giving him shared leadership of the business-software company with its co-founder and chairman, Marc Benioff...Wed, 08 Aug 2018 05:43:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3203943/salesforce-promotes-keith-block-to-co-ceo/BoardNews
<p>Salesforce.com promoted President and Chief Operating Officer Keith Block to co-chief executive, giving him shared leadership of the business-software company with its co-founder and chairman, Marc Benioff...</p>
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Liz MoyerCNBC.comSecurities Lawyers Shocked by Elon Musk's Tweethttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3203431/securities-lawyers-shocked-by-elon-musk-s-tweet/If it was joke by Musk, the investing public appeared to believe what the tweet said. And if the content of the tweet weren't true, lawyers said, it could set up Musk and the company for regulatory action and private lawsuits...Tue, 07 Aug 2018 20:04:56 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3203431/securities-lawyers-shocked-by-elon-musk-s-tweet/BoardNews
<p>If it was joke by Musk, the investing public appeared to believe what the tweet said. And if the content of the tweet weren't true, lawyers said, it could set up Musk and the company for regulatory action and private lawsuits...</p>
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Jacob PassyMarketWatchCigna's Express Scripts Deal Could Lead to Higher Prices for Consumershttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3203355/cignas-express-scripts-deal-could-lead-to-higher-p/In an open letter released Tuesday, Carl Icahn has taken issue with Cigna's planned acquisition of pharmacy-benefits manager Express Scripts Holding Company. The billionaire activist shareholder called the price tag "ridiculous." But critics say consumers could also end up overpaying if the deal goes through. Cigna CI, +0.97% announced in March that it planned to purchase Express Scripts ESRX, +1.69% for $54 billion in cash and stock. The deal has a total transaction value of $67 billion...Tue, 07 Aug 2018 17:50:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3203355/cignas-express-scripts-deal-could-lead-to-higher-p/BoardNews
<p>In an open letter released Tuesday, Carl Icahn has taken issue with Cigna&rsquo;s planned acquisition of pharmacy-benefits manager Express Scripts Holding Company. The billionaire activist shareholder called the price tag &ldquo;ridiculous.&rdquo; But critics say consumers could also end up overpaying if the deal goes through. Cigna CI, +0.97% announced in March that it planned to purchase Express Scripts ESRX, +1.69% for $54 billion in cash and stock. The deal has a total transaction value of $67 billion...</p>
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boardprospects.comNASCAR Chairman Accused of DWI, Oxycodone Possession in Hamptonshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3202873/nascar-chairman-accused-of-dwi-oxycodone-possessio/Tue, 07 Aug 2018 09:40:40 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3202873/nascar-chairman-accused-of-dwi-oxycodone-possessio/BoardNews
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David RobinsonThe Journal NewsWhy PepsiCo Paid CEO Indra Nooyi $31 Million, Remained Key Westchester Corporate Titanhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3202747/why-pepsico-paid-ceo-indra-nooyi-31-million-remain/PepsiCo described its leadership change as part of a long-term strategy to navigate industry upheaval, such as consumer shifts away from sugary drinks and packaged foods...Tue, 07 Aug 2018 11:38:51 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3202747/why-pepsico-paid-ceo-indra-nooyi-31-million-remain/BoardBlogs
<p>PepsiCo described its leadership change as part of a long-term strategy to navigate industry upheaval, such as consumer shifts away from sugary drinks and packaged foods...</p>
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Kinney RecruitingOlga V. MackAbove the LawBeginning Your Board Service Journey: Opportunities Beyond Nonprofitshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3202048/beginning-your-board-service-journey-opportunities/I do a lot of speaking to professionals, including lawyers, about demystifying board service. No matter how often I speak, the same questions often come up. One of the most common is: "Is serving on a nonprofit board a good way to start a for-profit board journey?" The short answer is: "Maybe." Depending on how well the board is run, what you do there, and who else serves with you, serving on a nonprofit board may be a great jumping-off point for your for-profit board service. But there are two reasons I am always ...Mon, 06 Aug 2018 22:46:48 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3202048/beginning-your-board-service-journey-opportunities/BoardBlogs
<p>I do a lot of speaking to professionals, including lawyers, about demystifying board service. No matter how often I speak, the same questions often come up. One of the most common is: &ldquo;Is serving on a nonprofit board a good way to start a for-profit board journey?&rdquo; The short answer is: &ldquo;Maybe.&rdquo; Depending on how well the board is run, what you do there, and who else serves with you, serving on a nonprofit board may be a great jumping-off point for your for-profit board service. But there are two reasons I am always ...</p>
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Michael Selby-GreenBusiness InsiderMorgan Stanley: Big banks like JPMorgan have huge 'key man' riskhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3202725/morgan-stanley-big-banks-like-jpmorgan-have-huge-k/Morgan Stanley analysed "key man" risk, looking at the damage that might be done if an influential CEO suddenly steps down. Asset managers, software companies, and large-cap banks have the highest risk, according to the study. The possible departure of JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon was highlighted as significant key man risk in the banking sector. Big banks and software companies are among the most exposed to "key man" risk, according to a recent note from Morgan Stanley...Tue, 07 Aug 2018 11:34:51 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3202725/morgan-stanley-big-banks-like-jpmorgan-have-huge-k/BoardNews
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<li>Morgan Stanley analysed "key man" risk, looking at the damage that might be done if an influential CEO suddenly steps down.</li>
<li>Asset managers, software companies, and large-cap banks have the highest risk, according to the study.</li>
<li>The possible departure of JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon was highlighted as significant key man risk in the banking sector.</li>
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<p>Big banks and software companies are among the most exposed to "key man" risk, according to a recent note from Morgan Stanley...</p>
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Graham Rapier (grapier@businessinsider.com)finanzen.net GmbHStock Market Data TodayWarren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is Climbing After Announcing a $111 Billion Cash Pile That's Fueling Speculation Over its Next Big Investmenthttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3200970/warren-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-is-climbing-aft/Berkshire Hathaway over the weekend reported a jump in quarterly profits and a $111.1 billion cash pile. Shares are up about 4% since the beginning of 2018. Follow Berkshire's stock price in real-time here. Shares of Berkshire Hathaway — the conglomerate run by billionaire investor Warren Buffett — were up more than 2% in early trading Monday after the company reported a jump in quarterly profits and a $111.1 billion cash pile over the weekend...Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:38:34 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3200970/warren-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-is-climbing-aft/BoardNews
<p>Berkshire Hathaway over the weekend reported a jump in quarterly profits and a $111.1 billion cash pile.</p>
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<li>Shares are up about 4% since the beginning of 2018.</li>
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<p>Shares of Berkshire Hathaway &mdash; the conglomerate run by billionaire investor Warren Buffett &mdash; were up more than 2% in early trading Monday after the company reported a jump in quarterly profits and a $111.1 billion cash pile over the weekend...</p>
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Grace SchneiderLouisville News, Sports, BusinessStockholders May be Ready to Sue Papa John's for Securities Fraudhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3200897/stockholders-may-be-ready-to-sue-papa-john-s-for-s/Backlash was swift after reports that Papa John's founder John Schnatter used the N-word...Fri, 03 Aug 2018 21:51:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3200897/stockholders-may-be-ready-to-sue-papa-john-s-for-s/BoardNews
<p>Backlash was swift after reports that Papa John's founder John Schnatter used the N-word...</p>
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Terri CullenCNBC.comBreaking News: PepsiCo's Indra Nooyi to Step Down After 12 Years as CEO, President Ramon Laguarta to Succeed Herhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3200672/breaking-news-pepsico-s-indra-nooyi-to-step-down-a/PepsiCo on Monday announced CEO Indra Nooyi will step down after 12 years at the food and beverage giant...Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:04:32 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3200672/breaking-news-pepsico-s-indra-nooyi-to-step-down-a/BoardNews
<p>PepsiCo on Monday announced CEO Indra Nooyi will step down after 12 years at the food and beverage giant...</p>
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Paul R. La Monica and David GoldmanCNNMoneyHealth Care Mergers in Doubt as Amazon Looms Largehttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3198784/health-care-mergers-in-doubt-as-amazon-looms-large/The fates of two giant health care mergers are suddenly in question...Sun, 05 Aug 2018 07:27:09 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3198784/health-care-mergers-in-doubt-as-amazon-looms-large/BoardNews
<p>The fates of two giant health care mergers are suddenly in question...</p>
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seafoodsource.comChris Lischewski off Board of Directors at American Seafoodshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3196300/chris-lischewski-off-board-of-directors-at-america/Chris Lischewski, the former CEO of Bumble Bee Foods, is no longer serving on the board of directors at American Seafoods, the Seattle, Washington, ...Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:03:45 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3196300/chris-lischewski-off-board-of-directors-at-america/BoardNews
<p>Chris Lischewski, the former CEO of Bumble Bee Foods, is no longer serving on the board of directors at American Seafoods, the Seattle, Washington,&nbsp;...</p>
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The Washington PostJapan Inc. Needs to Pay for Performancehttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3196507/japan-inc-needs-to-pay-for-performance/Almost three decades ago, the Texan oilman T. Boone Pickens attempted to charge into a Japanese boardroom. He had accumulated around one-third of the company – worth almost $1 billion at the time – yet a seat at the table eluded him. There was nothing to force the directors to accept him...Sat, 04 Aug 2018 03:42:01 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3196507/japan-inc-needs-to-pay-for-performance/BoardBlogs
<p>Almost three decades ago, the Texan oilman T. Boone Pickens attempted to charge into a Japanese boardroom. He had accumulated around one-third of the company &ndash; worth almost $1 billion at the time &ndash; yet a seat at the table eluded him. There was nothing to force the directors to accept him...</p>
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Peter T. GrauerInvestmentNewsWhy Investors Should Diversify More than just their Assetshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3196844/why-investors-should-diversify-more-than-just-thei/Many are broadening their focus to include corporate governance , invoking investing's fundamental tenant — diversification — as one measure of a ...Sat, 04 Aug 2018 10:30:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3196844/why-investors-should-diversify-more-than-just-thei/BoardBlogs
<p>Many are broadening their focus to include corporate governance , invoking investing's fundamental tenant &mdash; diversification &mdash; as one measure of a&nbsp;...</p>
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Troy WolvertontroywolvBusiness InsiderSnap's Shareholder Meeting Was Less Than Three Minutes Long Because Evan Spiegel Controls so Much of the Company Anywayhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3193630/snaps-shareholder-meeting-was-less-than-three-minu/Snap held its annual shareholder meeting on Thursday. It was a brief affair, lasting less than three minutes. The duration and format of the meeting demonstrated CEO Evan Spiegel's control over the company. Evan Spiegel just demonstrated another one of the great perks of being king — short meetings that you don't even have to attend in person...Thu, 02 Aug 2018 21:07:33 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3193630/snaps-shareholder-meeting-was-less-than-three-minu/BoardNews
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<li>Snap held its annual shareholder meeting on Thursday.</li>
<li>It was a brief affair, lasting less than three minutes.</li>
<li>The duration and format of the meeting demonstrated CEO Evan Spiegel's control over the company.</li>
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<p>Evan Spiegel just demonstrated another one of the great perks of being king &mdash; short meetings that you don't even have to attend in person...</p>
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The Washington PostCBS's Board Pretends to Know What It's Doinghttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3194144/cbss-board-pretends-to-know-what-its-doing/CBS Corp. takes the prize this year for most dysfunctional corporate governance. It's lucky the disarray isn't showing up in its business operations — well, not yet. The $20 billion media company is mired in a bitter legal battle against its controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, a situation that has turned nasty, with both sides trading jabs and accusations in recent months...Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:39:46 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3194144/cbss-board-pretends-to-know-what-its-doing/BoardBlogs
<p>CBS Corp. takes the prize&nbsp;this year for most dysfunctional corporate governance. It&rsquo;s lucky the disarray&nbsp;isn&rsquo;t showing up in its business operations &mdash; well, not yet.</p>
<p>The $20 billion media company is mired in a bitter&nbsp;legal battle against its controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, a situation that has turned&nbsp;nasty, with both&nbsp;sides trading&nbsp;jabs and accusations&nbsp;in recent months...</p>
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Digital JournalLoopio Adds Former Salesforce Executive Jenny Cheng to Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3193541/loopio-adds-former-salesforce-executive-jenny-chen/TORONTO, Aug. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Loopio, the leading RFP response software, announced today that Jenny Cheng, former ...Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3193541/loopio-adds-former-salesforce-executive-jenny-chen/BoardMoves
<p>TORONTO, Aug. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Loopio, the leading RFP response software, announced today that Jenny Cheng, former&nbsp;...</p>
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Matt Weinberger (mweinberger@businessinsider.com)gamoidBusiness InsiderThe Rise of Apple CEO Tim Cook, the Leader of the First $1 Trillion Company in the UShttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3193272/the-rise-of-apple-ceo-tim-cook-the-leader-of-the-f/In August 2011, Tim Cook took the job as CEO of Apple, leaving many wondering if he could fill the shoes left by his friend and mentor, Steve Jobs. Today, Apple hit a huge milestone, becoming the first $1 trillion company in the United States, ever. That leaves Cook looking pretty good...Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:59:41 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3193272/the-rise-of-apple-ceo-tim-cook-the-leader-of-the-f/BoardNews
<p>In August 2011, Tim Cook took the job as CEO of Apple, leaving many wondering if he could fill the shoes left by his friend and mentor, Steve Jobs.</p>
<p>Today, Apple hit a huge milestone, becoming the first $1 trillion company in the United States, ever. That leaves Cook looking pretty good...</p>
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Travis Clark (feedback@businessinsider.com)TravClark2Business InsiderThe CBS Board Reportedly Learned Months Ago of a Police Investigation into an Allegation of Sexual Assault Against CEO Les Moonveshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3192961/the-cbs-board-reportedly-learned-months-ago-of-a-p/The Los Angeles Times reported Thursday that the CBS board learned months ago of a police investigation into an allegation of sexual assault against the company's CEO Les Moonves. According to the Times, the board hired outside counsel to look into the matter, which concluded "no further investigation was warranted." Moonves was accused by six women of sexual misconduct in a New Yorker report last week...Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:11:30 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3192961/the-cbs-board-reportedly-learned-months-ago-of-a-p/BoardNews
<p>The Los Angeles Times reported Thursday that the CBS board learned months ago of a police investigation into an allegation of sexual assault against the company's CEO Les Moonves.</p>
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<li>According to the Times, the board hired outside counsel to look into the matter, which concluded "no further investigation was warranted."</li>
<li>Moonves was accused by six women of sexual misconduct in a New Yorker report last week...</li>
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msn.comCBC CEO Les Moonves Could Lose Up to $315 Million If He's Firedhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3192763/cbc-ceo-les-moonves-could-lose-up-to-315-million-i/Les Moonves Les Moonves' future as chairman and CEO at CBS, already uncertain after his legal standoff with Shari Redstone and majority shareholder National Amusements Inc., has gotten a lot more precarious since multiple women have accused him of sexual harassment...Wed, 01 Aug 2018 04:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3192763/cbc-ceo-les-moonves-could-lose-up-to-315-million-i/BoardNews
<p>Les Moonves Les Moonves' future as chairman and CEO at CBS, already uncertain after his legal standoff with Shari Redstone and majority shareholder National Amusements Inc., has gotten a lot more precarious since multiple women have accused him of sexual harassment...</p>
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boardprospects.comElon Musk Says Sorry, Starts Acting Like a Real CEOhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3192574/elon-musk-says-sorry-starts-acting-like-a-real-ceo/Thu, 02 Aug 2018 08:34:56 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3192574/elon-musk-says-sorry-starts-acting-like-a-real-ceo/BoardNews
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Teresa RivasFinancial Investment NewsEven With an Activist, Campbell Soup's Prospects May Not Be Hothttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3192516/even-with-an-activist-campbell-soups-prospects-may/Where we're headed: Campbell shares are higher today, on hopes that activist investor Third Point will push for more changes....Wed, 01 Aug 2018 15:24:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3192516/even-with-an-activist-campbell-soups-prospects-may/BoardBlogs
<p>Where we're headed: Campbell shares are higher today, on hopes that activist investor Third Point will push for more changes....</p>
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